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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 405.19, 607.75 and 145.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 405.19, 607.75 and 145.18 is: 217.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    405.19 : 607.75 = 145.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    405.19/607.75 = 145.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    405.19x = 607.75 × 145.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    405.19x = 88,233.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 88,233.15/405.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.76

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